ANAPHYSIO (SKELETAL SYSTEM) Flashcards
1
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Adults have an average of how many bones?
A
206 bones
2
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What are the functions of the skeletal system?
A
- giving your body shape
- helping you move
- protecting your organs
- creating new blood cells
3
Q
What are the main parts of the skeletal system?
A
- bones
- muscles
- cartilage
- ligaments
- tendons
- joints
4
Q
What are the two divisions of the skeletal system? How many bones does it consist of?
A
Axial skeleton (80 bones) and appendicular skeleton (126 bones)
5
Q
What do the axial bones consist of?
A
- Skull
- Vertebral column
- Rib cage
- sternum
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